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Arte Público Press
Children's, Diverse and BIPOC voices, Fiction
Published Updated Reviewed every month · next review November 2026
About Arte Público Press
Arte Público Press is open to submissions from authors with or without an agent. You send one PDF through its online Manuscript Submission Form, and typical response time is 3 to 6 months.
Arte Público Press is a publisher based in Houston, Texas. It is part of the University of Houston. It publishes adult fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction under the Arte Público Press name. Its Pinata Books imprint publishes children’s books, middle-reader titles and young adult books. The press accepts works written in English, in Spanish or in both languages.
Submissions are open through the online Manuscript Submission Form, and mailed manuscripts are not reviewed or returned. You prepare one PDF with a one-page synopsis, a one-page author bio and sample pages. For Arte Público Press, send at least three sample chapters or the first 30 pages. For Pinata Books, send the full text. Typical response time is 3 to 6 months, and questions go to submapp@uh.edu.
What Arte Público Press is looking for
- Works in English, Spanish or both
- Authors with or without literary representation
- Adult fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction for Arte Público Press
- Children's, middle-reader and young adult books for Pinata Books
- Only material that fits the press's mission and publishing priorities
Publishes
- Children's
- Diverse and BIPOC voices
- Fiction
- Middle grade
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
- Young adult
Specialties
- University press list
How to submit to Arte Público Press
From its own guidelines- Review the press's existing publications to learn its editorial focus.
- Prepare one PDF with a synopsis, an author bio and sample pages, or the full text for Pinata Books.
- Submit the PDF through the online Manuscript Submission Form.
- Send any questions to submapp@uh.edu.
- Allow 3 to 6 months for a response.
Is Arte Público Press right for your book?
A good fit if
This press suits authors writing in English, Spanish or both whose work fits its mission, from adult fiction and poetry to children's and young adult books. Unagented writers are welcome.
Look elsewhere if
Look elsewhere if your manuscript is AI-generated or if you can only send a mailed copy. Submissions that do not follow the guidelines will not be considered.
Arte Público Press imprints
Which take submissions| Imprint | Direct submissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arte Público Press | Yes | Adult fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction |
| Piñata Books | Yes | Children's, middle readers and young adult; send the full text |
Questions about Arte Público Press
Does Arte Público Press accept unsolicited manuscripts?
Yes. Arte Público Press accepts submissions from authors with or without literary representation through its online Manuscript Submission Form. It considers only material that fits its mission and publishing priorities, and it accepts work in English, Spanish or both. It does not review or return mailed manuscripts, and it does not accept AI-generated manuscripts.
How do I submit to Arte Público Press?
Submit one PDF through the online Manuscript Submission Form. The PDF should hold a one-page synopsis with a 100-word summary, 10 keywords and a 100 to 150 word pitch naming the imprint, plus a one-page author bio. Add at least three sample chapters or the first 30 pages for Arte Público Press, or the full text for Pinata Books.
How long does Arte Público Press take to reply?
Arte Público Press gives a typical response time of 3 to 6 months. If you have questions about your submission, you can email submapp@uh.edu. Submissions that do not follow the guidelines will not be considered, so check that your single PDF holds the synopsis, bio and sample pages, or the full text for Pinata Books, before you send it.
Listing history
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